Navitus Bay Development Ltd (NBDL) is a joint venture between EDF Energy Renewables and Eneco Wind UK Ltd. It wants to construct and operate ‘Navitus Bay Wind Park’ in Poole Bay (between the Purbecks and the Isle of Wight).
The developer has applied for consent to construct up to 194 turbines. Turbines up to 200 metres tall are currently planned.
Following a meeting with Bournemouth Tourism Management Board, VisitEngland comments on the need to consider potential impact of on Bournemouth's thriving tourism economy.
The minister is set to make their decision by the end of the week. All are waiting to see whether they take on board the recommendation by the Planning Inspectorate.